Hi, I’m Ellen Smile, and this channel is my heart on display. After losing my husband, Steve, I began sharing my real, unfiltered journey through grief, healing, and finding strength one day at a time. Here, you’ll find motivational live sessions, honest talks, and everyday moments like cooking, budgeting, emotional check-ins, and simple joys. This is a safe space for anyone navigating loss, life changes, or seeking comfort and connection. Whether you’re here for grief support, inspiration, or to feel less alone, you belong here. Together, we’ll grow through life’s hard and beautiful moments. I’m not perfect, but I promise to be real. If you’re looking for honest talks or everyday moments like what I’m making for dinner, managing money, or finding deals that bring a spark of joy, you’re in the right place. This channel is where real life unfolds raw, unfiltered, and full of struggles and victories. Join me on this journey, one day at a time.

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Ellen Smile

I did a video called, "The Truth About Driving in Jersey (Plus a Quick Life Catch-Up!)." I appreciate everyone who came to my live. Shoutout to ‪@Asimplefamilylifestyle‬ ‪@kristak1102‬ ‪@ERLjhunbag-ao‬ ‪@brian25-z6p‬ ‪@storytimewithunclebill1998‬ ‪@h.g.buddne‬ ‪@RagstoRolex‬ ‪@bonniefleming56‬ Shoutout to everyone who watched my video and left a message! ‪@iCherishChurch‬ ‪@SNJ1966‬ ‪@AngelaAngiesFaith‬

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Ellen Smile

I did a live called, "When You’re Too Tired to Cook: 5-Minute Plant-Based Meal." Shoutout out to everyone who stopped by! ‪‪@Oliviafan121‬ ‪@Amyiaartribe‬ ‪@jayheywood9635‬ ‪@storytimewithunclebill1998‬ ‪@Jessica-46g4m‬ ‬‪@Richkû-sue‬ ‪@SurangaSura-l5j‬ ‪‪@darrelhoyt4205‬ ‪@vyshakhacharya5108‬ ‪‪ I appreciate everyone who watched my video and left a message! ‪‪@kristak1102‬ ‪@SNJ1966‬ Have a good night! xoox

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Ellen Smile

I did a video called, "Running Late, Dropped Breakfast, and Making It to Work!" Shoutout to everyone who came to my live. Shoutout to ‪@Asimplefamilylifestyle‬ ‪@OutandAboutwithMandD‬ ‪@Sameer-Rajpoot078‬ ‪@francoisediesel‬ I appreciate everyone who watched my video and left a message. ‪@kristak1102‬ ‪@SNJ1966‬ ‪@isabellasutton3423‬ ‪@foodzest786‬

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Ellen Smile

I did a video called, "What’s for Dinner? Cozy Tomato Soup, Egg Salad & Rainy Day Chat! "🥣Shoutout to everyone who came to my live. ‪@JarrettTalks‬ ‪@NormaRaymond6059‬ ‪@OFFICIAL-MUSICMAYHEM‬ ‪@LYLE23DOG‬ ‪@handcraftedbyjacquie‬ I appreciate everyone who watched my video and left a message! ‪@SNJ1966‬ ‪@brendahuckleby7282‬ ‪@Jollypondliving‬ ‪@kristak1102‬

2 days ago | [YT] | 6

Ellen Smile

I did a video called, "It Hasn't Stopped Raining: Leaks, Commute Madness & Why I'm on Cooking Strike!" I appreciate everyone who stopped by my live. Shoutout to ‪@storytimewithunclebill1998‬ ‪@brittfamilyfun‬ ‪@Ms.DoItYourself-gv1‬ ‪@ElJodedor212‬ ‪@kristak1102‬I appreciate everyone who watched my video and left a message. ‪@francoisediesel‬ ‪@roselleart‬

2 days ago | [YT] | 4

Ellen Smile

I did a live called, "When a 2 AM Emergency Turns Into an Unexpected Blessing." Shoutout out to everyone who stopped by! ‪@Amyiaartribe‬ ‪@PendroPath‬ ‪@jannetteizme‬ ‪@Bighomie420‬ ‪@brian25-z6p‬ I appreciate everyone who watched my video and left a message. ‪@kristak1102‬ ‪@Patjoannrestorationtv‬ ‪@PoojakiRasoinvlogs4989‬ ‪@SNJ1966‬

2 days ago (edited) | [YT] | 4